An investigation has been launched following reports of children and woman being attacked at the end of King's Lynn FA Cup match. 

The Linnets travelled to Worksop Town FC, in Nottinghamshire, on Saturday. 

The Norfolk team went 1-0 up within the first half-an-hour and seemed to take control of the game. 

However, Worksop scored a late equaliser to earn them a replay fixture which will be played on Tuesday night at Lynn. 

After the goal, which was almost the last kick of the game, there was a fight in the crowd which has now led to an investigation.

A spokesman for the Lynn said what happened at the final whistle is "totally unacceptable". 

He added: "Several of our supporters have come forward to the club after they were attacked by Worksop fans on the final whistle at yesterday’s FA Cup tie.

"We understand that many of these Worksop fans were drunk and drinking alcohol in full view of the pitch which we understood is not allowed under the FA rules. 

"Some Worksop fans were wearing leather gloves which we have further learnt to be part of ‘hooligan culture’ and when our fans asked to report the matter to stewards they were told that there were only two stewards in the stadium. 

"It has also been reported that several Worksop players jumped into the crowd after the final whistle and insulted our fans accusing our supporters of having 'six fingers' and other such slights. 

"We understand that children and even a female King’s Lynn supporter were attacked.

"There was no segregation and as a club we are very upset that our fans were put in danger.  We have taken the issue up with Worksop and await their response.

"We appreciate that many Worksop fans behave in a decent and respectable manner and that the few have ruined it for the many.

"As a result of the disorder, the club have taken the decision to require visiting fans on Tuesday night to buy their tickets in advance. Ticket details will become available shortly."